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X + 4 + 3x = 72 how did you get this answer?

User Bluefoggy
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Answer:

17

Explanation:

x+3x=72-4

4x=68

x=68÷4

X=17

User Kyle Greenlaw
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x+4+3x=72
4x+4=72
4x=72-4
4x=68
4x/4=68/4
x=17
User Cathryn
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